Blue Mountains: Bespoke Private Day Tour from Sydney
Doonside, Sydney
Discover the spectacular beauty of the Blue Mountains on a private tour from Sydney. Stop at 5 scenic lookouts, embark on a private guided hike, and visit Scenic World or a glow worm tunnel.
This private full-day tour of the Blue Mountains, located 90 minutes west of Sydney, suits small groups seeking a flexible itinerary and scenic nature experiences.
Highlights
- Visit five lookouts including Three Sisters, Bridal Veil Falls, and expansive valleys
- Guided walk through Blue Mountains rainforest highlighting local flora, fauna, and hidden landscapes
- Freshly prepared lunch featuring sourdough bread, salads, and dessert at a scenic spot
- Optional Scenic World visit with Scenic Railway, Skyway, and valley floor walkway
- Private tour tailored to your group's pace and preferences
Description
The Blue Mountains is an uplifted sandstone plateau shaped by millions of years of erosion, featuring gorges, cliffs, rainforest valleys, and waterfalls. This private tour caters exclusively to your group, allowing a personalized pace and flexible itinerary based on your interests.
You will explore five scenic lookouts, each offering unique mountain views. Lincoln Rock provides a sandstone platform overlooking the Jamison Valley’s dense eucalyptus forest. Echo Point faces the Three Sisters sandstone peaks with Mt Solitary, Ruined Castle, and Narrowneck Plateau in the background. Boars Head lookout frames a rock formation resembling a wild boar. Cahills Lookout showcases Narrowneck Plateau dividing Jamison and Megalong valleys. Govetts Leap offers views of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls, which at 180 metres is the longest single-drop waterfall in the mountains.
Lunch is freshly prepared by Greg, featuring 24-hour fermented sourdough bread with various fillings, two salads, and dessert.
The afternoon is flexible. Options include bushwalks ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours through rainforest and cliff edges, with routes selected based on group fitness and interests. Alternatively, you can choose to visit Scenic World for the Scenic Railway, Skyway, and valley walkway; tickets can be pre-booked. Other options include visiting Wentworth Falls and Leura Village or relaxing at Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Sydney accommodation is included.
Includes
- Guided tour
- Admission to all sites
- Transportation
Important Information
- The itinerary is flexible and can be planned before the day or decided en route, starting with scenic lookouts.
- After lookouts, choose to do a bushwalk from five options lasting between 30 minutes and 3 hours.
- Decide whether to visit Scenic World, which takes 90 to 120 minutes and involves two cable cars plus a steep railway descent to the rainforest.
- Other options include visiting Leura Village, the Newnes Glow Worm Tunnel (requires extra drive), or Sydney Zoo en route to or from the mountains.
- Cold beverages or coffee can be arranged at the end of the day.
- The tour offers multiple options to match your preferences.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and water. Booking in advance is recommended, particularly if including Scenic World.